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Intel NUC12WSH

Ranked #36 of 50 in Most energy-efficient desktop PCs, ranked on official ENERGY STAR power figures. Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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Intel NUC12WSH

Best for: Official TEC 27.6 kWh, official sleep 2.6 W

8.7/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists a TEC of 27.6 kWh.

Watch out for

Official TEC is a certified laboratory annual-energy figure for this configuration, not a utility bill we measured.

Score breakdown

Official TEC 45%

Official sleep power 30%

Official short-idle power 25%

Official TEC	27.6 kWh
Official sleep power	2.6 W
Official short-idle power	5.2 W
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,478,536
Official model name	NUC12WSH
Official model number	NUC12WSH
Official product type	Desktop
Official TEC	27.6 kWh
Official sleep mode power	2.6 W
Official short-idle power	5.2 W
Official long-idle power	2.6 W
Official off-mode power	1.1 W
Official system memory	16 GB
Official CPU cores	12
Official processor brand	Intel
Official processor name	Core i7
Official CPU base clock	2.5 GHz
Official storage technology	SSD
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	2025-07-16T00:00:00.000
Official touch screen	No
Official external power supply rating	120 W
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How it compares

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Apple Mac mini (M4)

#1 · Official TEC 12 kWh, official sleep 0.6 W

Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro)

#2 · Official TEC 15 kWh, official sleep 0.7 W

Apple Mac mini (M6)

#3 · Official TEC 12.9 kWh, official sleep 0.7 W

HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

#4 · Official TEC 2.8 kWh, official sleep 1.1 W

Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini 01Q8X10

#5 · Official TEC 17.9 kWh, official sleep 0.8 W

Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro)

#6 · Official TEC 19.2 kWh, official sleep 0.8 W

ASUS NUC14MLK

#7 · Official TEC 15.3 kWh, official sleep 1.3 W

Intel NUC11ATK

#8 · Official TEC 20.3 kWh, official sleep 0.6 W

Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 7

#9 · Official TEC 15.4 kWh, official sleep 1.3 W

Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q QC

#10 · Official TEC 14.7 kWh, official sleep 1.4 W

Lenovo Yoga Mini 01IPH11

#11 · Official TEC 16.9 kWh, official sleep 1.4 W

HP Pro Mini 260 G9 Desktop PC

#12 · Official TEC 19.7 kWh, official sleep 1.2 W

Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max)

#13 · Official TEC 23.2 kWh, official sleep 1.1 W

ASUS NUC14RVS

#14 · Official TEC 20.2 kWh, official sleep 1.5 W

ASUS NUC16WCK

#15 · Official TEC 18 kWh, official sleep 2 W

ASUS NUC15CRL

#16 · Official TEC 21.5 kWh, official sleep 1.7 W

ASUS NUC15CRS

#17 · Official TEC 20.4 kWh, official sleep 1.8 W

HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC

#18 · Official TEC 22.4 kWh, official sleep 1.5 W

MSI Cubi B206

#19 · Official TEC 20.4 kWh, official sleep 2 W

Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra)

#20 · Official TEC 26.9 kWh, official sleep 0.8 W

Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max)

#21 · Official TEC 24.7 kWh, official sleep 1.3 W

Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra)

#22 · Official TEC 27.5 kWh, official sleep 0.9 W

ASUS NUC13ANH

#23 · Official TEC 23.4 kWh, official sleep 1.8 W

ASUS NUC16GDK

#24 · Official TEC 23.3 kWh, official sleep 1.9 W

Dell Pro Micro Essential PVM1265

#25 · Official TEC 25.7 kWh, official sleep 1 W

Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6

#26 · Official TEC 22.7 kWh, official sleep 1.7 W

Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra

#27 · Official TEC 26.1 kWh, official sleep 0.8 W

ASUS NUC14MNK

#28 · Official TEC 23.1 kWh, official sleep 2.1 W

HP OmniDesk Mini Desktop PC M05

#29 · Official TEC 21.1 kWh, official sleep 2.4 W

HP Z2 Mini G9 Workstation Desktop PC

#30 · Official TEC 9.7 kWh, official sleep 1.1 W

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny

#31 · Official TEC 11.3 kWh, official sleep 0.8 W

MSI Cubi B213

#32 · Official TEC 25.6 kWh, official sleep 2.2 W

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2

#33 · Official TEC 9.2 kWh, official sleep 2.2 W

MSI Cubi B032

#34 · Official TEC 27.3 kWh, official sleep 2.4 W

HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation

#35 · Official TEC 5.8 kWh, official sleep 3.8 W

Lenovo ThinkCentre M75s Gen 6

#37 · Official TEC 17.1 kWh, official sleep 3.1 W

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2

#38 · Official TEC 11.7 kWh, official sleep 1.1 W

ASUS NUC14LNS

#39 · Official TEC 28.1 kWh, official sleep 3.2 W

Dell Precision 3280 CFF

#40 · Official TEC 7.6 kWh, official sleep 4.3 W

HP Z2 SFF G1i Workstation

#41 · Official TEC 8.8 kWh, official sleep 5.8 W

HP Z2 Tower G9 Workstation Desktop PC

#42 · Official TEC 19.4 kWh, official sleep 2.6 W

Lenovo ThinkStation P2 Tower

#43 · Official TEC 21.4 kWh, official sleep 1.5 W

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower

#44 · Official TEC 23.4 kWh, official sleep 1.4 W

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF G2

#45 · Official TEC 22.4 kWh, official sleep 2.5 W

Dell Precision 3680 Tower

#46 · Official TEC 16.7 kWh, official sleep 3.2 W

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra

#47 · Official TEC 20.8 kWh, official sleep 2.8 W

Lenovo ThinkStation P2 Tower Gen 2

#48 · Official TEC 24.6 kWh, official sleep 2.2 W

HP Z2 SFF G9 Workstation Desktop PC

#49 · Official TEC 25.2 kWh, official sleep 2.3 W

HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation

#50 · Official TEC 19.3 kWh, official sleep 6.6 W